The Candlelight Processional has been a part of Disney history since Disneyland's opening year, 1955, when Walt Disney invited 12 Dickens Carolers from the University of South Carolina to sing Christmas carols throughout the park. Since that day, the Candlelight has been an annual tradition at Disneyland, and an annual tradition at Walt Disney World since its opening year, 1971. Since 1994, Candlelight Processional has taken place at Epcot's America Gardens Theater, and I had the pleasure of attending this year's event with celebrity narrator Gary Sinise thanks to a trip #hosted by Academy Travel (I encourage you to plan a trip for the holidays next year using their free service, which can actually help you save money: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP). In this episode, we'll discuss the history of the Candlelight Processional, and I'll take you along with me to experience this year's event.
What are your holiday traditions, do they include any Disney magic at home or away from home, and have you ever attended the Candlelight Processional? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show:
Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital.
Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider:
Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel:
How to Support the Show
Enjoy the show!
Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout
Virtual Tour: Main Street USA - Part 1
Marvel This or That: Heroes and Villains
Marvel Moments (Favorite Moments from the MCU)
Leslie Iwerks (Producer of The Imagineering Story and The Pixar Story)
Tony Bancroft (Director of Mulan, Disney Animator)
Epcot Canada Far and Wide (O' Canada)
James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin on Broadway, Hamilton, Rapunzel's Tangled Adventures)
Festival of the Lion King at Disney's Animal Kingdom
"Yehaa" Bob Jackson (Legacy Cast Member, Port Orleans Riverside)
Hall of Presidents at the Magic Kingdom
Bob Gurr (Disney Legend, Walt Disney Imagineer)
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Disney Plus: Our Favorite Movies, Series, and Documentaries
Disney Q&A with Host Matthew Krul
Test Track at Epcot
Disney This or That Volume 3 (Disney Duos)
Stacey J Aswad (Host of Must Do Disney at Walt Disney World)
Thanksgiving Bonus: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Recap 2019
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
History Storytime - For Kids
Privacy Boys
Nonsensical Show
Grimms’ Fairy Tales
A Tale of Two Cities
Dr. Laura Call of the Day
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly